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An Introduction to Rapid Self-Testing for COVID-19.pdfSelf-Testing Information
Self-Testing Information
Read more about rapid self testing for COVID 19 and NHS guidance.
Poster for Staff.pdfQuick Overview of Self Testing Expectations
Quick Overview of Self Testing Expectations
Read more about what you need to do in College to self test at home
How to Do a Rapid COVID-19 Self-Test.pdfHow to Test Yourself
How to Test Yourself
Read more about how to use the self test kits
POS012 PCR Info 16inch x 9inch.pdfPOS-010 LFD - PCR comparison 6 x9 inch.pdfPOS-005 SchoolTest_Students Girls.pdfWatch this video on how to do a COVID self test
Watch this video on how to do a COVID self test
There are more videos here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLvaBZskxS7tzQYlVg7lwH5uxAD9UrSzGJ&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The below link will show you how to take the Orient Gene testing kit that is for just up your nose: https://youtu.be/jDcEE071jeo
POS011 LFD- PCR Comparison Carousel.pdf
You can scan the above QR codes to access the results log.
Make sure you log your results
Make sure you log your results
We wanted to provide you with some more information about the way in which staff testing will work over the coming weeks. All staff should now test themselves at home twice each week.
From Monday 1st March all staff members will be able to access and collect a test kit from the College that will last 3 weeks.
All staff should collect their testing kits when they are next on-site. Testing kits can be collected from reception at Cadbury, reception at Central Campus and reception at CSM.
Results from tests taken must be recorded in two places:
The College’s reporting mechanism record results here
The Government site: www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result.
There is comprehensive guidance on how to test yourself which includes helpful videos. You can find all of this information on the staff portal access the information here
Tests are voluntary but encouraged. They will act as another layer of protection at College for all staff and students.
If you have any questions please contact the Health & Safety or HR teams.
Thank you for your continued support.
Student Testing Centre
Student Testing Centre
It is important that we all understand what is involved in a testing centre. This video shows you a walk through of the Sandwell testing centre and provides more information.
Watch when Baggy Bird came to visit our testing centre - https://sandwellacuk-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/sarah_keast_sandwell_ac_uk/EaxaxvtdbAhBvYlHT5NQsD0B9Sm1gq8zySWF0jhMXR4xzw?e=BNPOZ1
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed
The College is expected by Government to continue with its Lateral Flow Testing on site for students. Great work has been done by all involved in getting this work started.
We are looking for more volunteers to ensure that this work can continue, and that we reach the levels of testing expected of us.
It is important staff understand what is involved, and the range of roles and volunteering opportunities available.
There are several different roles available. These include registering students who come in to be tested and supporting the administrative work involved.
Sarah Keast and Sophie Addington are co-ordinating volunteers within the College and are also contactable directly to discuss queries or answer questions. If you would like to be part of this work please contact hr@sandwell.ac.uk or hr@cadbury.ac.uk .
This activity will add another layer of safety to our extensive Covid-related control measures.
Do express an interest if you can.
Translated Documents & Guidance
Translated Documents & Guidance
Follow this link to see a range of materials on different COVID and vaccine aspects in a wide range of different languages created by Healthy Sandwell:
https://www.healthysandwell.co.uk/covid-19/resources/
There are additional resources and guidance that have been translated into a variety of languages on how to self test here - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-self-test-help?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Vaccine Guidance from PHE
Vaccine Guidance from PHE
Below you can read a guide from PHE on the vaccine.
PHE_11843_Covid-19_vaccination_Easy_Read_guide.pdfAny staff providing direct care for any children with complex needs (who are clinically extremely vulnerable to Covid-19) are able to book to receive their vaccine at a vaccination centre.
Vaccinations can be booked through the National Booking System:
POS-002 Easy Read _ SEND Schools How to Test.pdfThis is a guide which provides clear and easy to follow instructions for parents and learners on how to take a home test.
POS-004 A guide to regular testing for parents with children at nurseries, schools and colleges.pdfThis is a guide for parents which give easy to ready and useful information on regular COVID testing.
POS-005 SchoolTest_Students Girls.pdfThis is a poster that can be printed and shared across College
POS-006 SchoolTest_Students Boys.pdfThis is a poster that can be printed and shared across College
Below are images explaining the 4 easy steps of home testing. These images have the same information but are in different sizes so that you can add these to lecture slides, emails, newsletters and communications with students and parents as appropriate.
POS-007 LFD-Covid-Self-Test- (194mmx70mm).pdfPOS-008 LFD-Covid-Self-Test- (97mmx141mm).pdfPOS-009 LFD-Covid-Self-Test- (48mmx352).pdfPage updated
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